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Holiday scams to watch out for, and the new novella ‘StarSong’
We’re warned to avoid seasonal scams by two officials with the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection. Then we talk to the Wisconsin author of a new novella about the push…
Published on 4 weeks ago
Wildlife Wednesday, Improve your wild game cooking skills
Scott Craven, emeritus professor and UW Extension wildlife ecologist, joins us for another Wildlife Wednesday. He'll answer your questions about the animals in your neck of the woods. Then, we talk a…
Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago
School boards are bastions of democracy, and libraries face funding cuts
A new book argues that school boards are essential for a democracy, yet often under fire. We talk to the author. Then, we'll also hear how libraries are fairing in these uncertain times.
Published on 4 weeks, 2 days ago
Songs of the season: Welcome winter with this festive playlist; Larry Meiller announces retirement
Tom Wilmeth, our resident music aficionado, returns with a list of songs to get you into a wintery mood. Then Larry Meiller has some big news.
Published on 1 month ago
Garden Talk: Foraging 101
Foraging expert Sam Thayer is with us to tell you about food that you don't have to grow -- what to look for and how to use it.
Published on 1 month ago
Insect update, ‘Heart of the Jaguar,’ Wisconsin business uses wool to improve soil health
First, entomologist PJ Liesch returns to answer your questions about bugs. Then, we talk to Wisconsin author James Campbell about his latest, “Heart of the Jaguar.” Finally, we catch up with Elaine B…
Published on 1 month ago
The holidays are hazardous for our pets, and model train history
Think before you share your Thanksgiving table scraps with the family dog. And try to make your Christmas decorations cat proof. Then, we’ll talk about the legacy of Lionel-made electric toy trains.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Dr. Zorba Paster shares holiday season health tips, Weather Guys talk snow, gales and Arctic warming
First, Dr. Zorba Paster joins us again to talk about staying well during the holiday season. Then, Steve Ackerman and Jon Martin join us to cover weather and climate issues.
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
Garden Talk: Perennials that need to be cut back; New book explores chainsaws
We take a look at the plants that need to be cut back now and the best way to do it with our regular guest Diana Alfuth. Then we talk to the author of the new book “Chainsaw Love: Field Notes on the …
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
When Americans believed in Martians, and what the dark skies will really reveal this winter
A new book details the widespread belief in Martians among Americans, and the theories that divided astronomers in the late 20th century. Then, we talk about the celestial bodies to look for as the n…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago